“It is true that the integration has not been successful. We were scared that the company culture was so different, and we didn’t want to destroy its value.” — Jean-Paul Agon, chairman of L’Oreal.

“There’s a situation of uncertainty; there is a fear that after Western sanctions there could be sanctions on the Russian side.” — Duccio Campagnoli, president of BolognaFiere and Cosmoprof, on uncertainty in Russia impacting the beauty industry.

“I’m the oldest person here, I think. Part of me is a little bitter that it’s getting more accessible in America because it’s been my secret go-to.” — Cameron Silver, the owner of Decades, at a party heralding Swedish retailer COS opening in L.A.